Vulnerability identifier: #VU26078
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
WordPress File Upload
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Nickolas Bossinas
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WordPress File Upload: 4.0.0 - 4.12.2
External links
http://github.com/beerpwn/CVE/tree/master/WP-File-Upload_disclosure_report/
http://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-upload/#developers
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10132
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.